38+ Words that rhyme with up

Up is a 1-syllable word with 38 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cup, pup, sup. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of up

adverb
  1. spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position; "look up!"; "the music surged up"; "the fragments flew upwards"; "prices soared upwards"; "upwardly mobile"
  2. to a higher intensity; "he turned up the volume"
  3. nearer to the speaker; "he walked up and grabbed my lapels"

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Examples of "up" in lyrics

See how up is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "And roll 'em up"
    (11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit]
  • "Roll 'em up"
    (11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit]
  • "Fool you know what's up"
    (11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit]

What do these rhymes mean?

cup
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle; "he put the cup back in the saucer
eyecup
a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye
krupp
German arms manufacturer and son of Friedrich Krupp
pup
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf an inexperienced young person birth; "the dog whelped"
sup
a small amount of liquid food; "a sup of ale" take solid or liquid food into the mouth a little at a time either by

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "up" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like cup, pup, sup create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with up?
Words that rhyme with up include: cup, pup, sup, krupp, eyecup, teacup, closeup, buttercup, backup, hiccup, and 28 more.
How many syllables does up have?
Up has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with up?
There are 38 words that rhyme with up: 38 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for up in a song?
The strongest rhymes for up in songwriting are cup, pup, sup. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with up?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with up include cup, pup, sup, krupp, eyecup. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cup, pup; 1-syllable: eyecup, teacup; 2-syllable: buttercup. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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